The Third Uzukage by Dark-Nate18

Chapter 11: Return

They walked in relative silence, Anko and Ibiki constantly checked back on Naruto, who was being completely silent, his head watching his feet. He had not said a word since he had left the base, he had silently resealed it closed, Anko questioned where he learned fuuinjutsu, to which he just shrugged and moved down the cliff face. He didn't say a word as he took in the sight of a destroyed Uzushiogakure, only a darkening of his expression showed that he was displeased with what he saw. Ibiki had expected this behaviour, knowing of how close Naruto and Daisuke were as Daisuke was Naruto's only link to a lost family, the only proof it was all real. And for that to end due to time restraints, it was painful, especially from someone who had never had a proper family. Anko just assumed Naruto feared the village, though she suspected there was something at the base, that made Naruto want to stay. But she knew she couldn't ask what, it would just set Naruto off. His leaf headband was attached to the top of his arm, his black tanto on his lower back, his grandfather had told him to use only one tanto, he had excelled quickly with the kenjutsu training. His black tight fitting zip up t-shirt, his dark pants tucked into his brown knee high boots, the small knee guards at the tops. Everything was form fitting, giving Naruto a very sleek look. He had also grown exceptionally taller; he was informed by Daisuke, that he was also very tall when he was younger. Naruto looked up at the sky and sighed, his parting with his grandfather had been a sad one, he had spent the whole time crying, but his grandfather also shed a few tears. He had given Naruto advice, and stuff Naruto was told to tell Hiruzen Sarutobi. Naruto had blubbered, and Daisuke had hugged him tightly, saying he didn't mind, that he was able to finally pass on, see his late wife and daughter, and hopefully meet his son in law. Naruto heard a cough and he looked up to see Anko and Ibiki staring forward intently. Anko's hand flicked to her kunai pouch, Ibiki was just tense.

"If it isn't Anko Mitarashi, Snake mistress and Ibiki Morino" came a chuckle, men appeared from all around them, a man with jet black hair walk in front of them, Naruto's eyes flicked to the small alchemic circle that was spinning on each of the other men's chests.

"Can you see them" asked Naruto in a whisper, Anko turned slightly and raised an eyebrow.

"The seals on their chests" whispered Naruto, Anko shook her negative, Naruto filed the thought away for later.

"Shinto, leaf rogue you have a lot of balls attacking us" said Anko, Naruto watched as Shinto shivered slightly, all the other men were watching him.

"Oh I was just passing by and saw you were escorting this little brat. What's he a royal, you both been stuck doing d-ranks or something" asked Shinto, Ibiki just smirked.

"Did you tell your little followers who we were, or do they think we are easy prey" said Ibiki, a menacing sneer on his face. Naruto felt two of the men move directly behind him, they were moving carefully; Anko and Ibiki were too focused on Shinto and all the others.

'Never fear death, don't be afraid to take life Naruto, people will not do the same for you' came a whisper of one of his grandfathers lessons. Naruto nodded mentally to himself, he had feared death once before, he was ready for that, what he wasn't sure he was ready for was taking a life, but he knew, he wanted to be hokage, he shouldn't hesitate. Anko watched from the corner of her eyes as Naruto's hand moved to the hilt of his blade. His eyes flicked to each of them, signalling that he was ready. Ibiki nodded and Shinto frowned.

"So the little kid has a sword, all of these guys are high genin" said Shinto,

"Liar" said Naruto almost instantly, Shinto raised an eyebrow, and everyone paused and looked at him.

"And why would I do that" asked Shinto, his voice patronising, Naruto smirked.

"They each have a chakra seal, which only allows them to use up to chunin chakra, they are unlocked by a single seal, which is connected to your right hand" said Naruto, he could see the alchemic circle on Shinto's hand, it seemed to be the only one that was static, Shinto blinked and as he got a good look at Naruto he felt a smile form on his face.